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There are 4 ways to get from Sutton Coldfield to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 12m
    £29–61
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gracechurch Centre to Dale Housebus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    3h 10m
    £12–18
  3. Drive  80.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sutton Coldfield to Manchestercar car 80.7 mi
    1h 46m
    £20–29
  4. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Riland Road to The Square Pegbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3h 47m
    £16–27

Sutton Coldfield to Manchester by train

Calendar210Weekly Trains
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sutton Coldfield, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gracechurch Centre to Shudehill Interchange via Dale House and Millennium Point in around 3h 10m.

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